How many flights from Cairns to Auckland are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 3.2% of flights from Cairns to Auckland were non-stop. The majority of routes typically involve at least one stopover. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was one. Travelers should anticipate a connecting flight when planning this route.

How long does it take to fly from Cairns to Auckland?

A direct flight from Cairns to Auckland typically takes about 4 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 3621 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 10 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should factor in the additional time when choosing a connecting flight option.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Cairns to Auckland?

Historically, good prices on flights from Cairns to Auckland have been frequent. This route is classified as one with regular opportunities for favorable fares. Travelers can often find competitive deals when planning their trip between these two cities.

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2026-10-13 – 2026-10-20
CNS - Auckland
85% AI deal score
A$837
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A$647
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Cairns to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairns to Auckland

Most itineraries for flights from Cairns to Auckland connect at least once, with only 3.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1. If you are looking for cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland, this means you will likely be considering options with at least one stop.

Right now, fares to Auckland from Cairns are typically $400–$736, with a median of $538. Current fares are above the typical level. Only 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding particularly low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Auckland, the data shows that January is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $323. Other cost-effective months include March, with a median fare of $356, and May, where the median fare is $397.

A typical journey from Cairns to Auckland takes approximately 4h 40m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 4h 40m, while connecting flights typically take around 11h 20m. This route covers a distance of 3621 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Auckland

Regular price: A$723 - A$1,106

Prices for flights from Cairns to Auckland are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cairns to Auckland is typically between 723 AUD and 1106 AUD. The current lowest deal is 602 AUD with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 13-Oct 20.

now A$602

Low A$723

High A$1,106

The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Auckland

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Auckland is May, with a median price of $390. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $751. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$390

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$751

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cairns to Auckland

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Auckland

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Auckland

Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$1,488

A$1,000

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Auckland

Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$1,638

A$1,196

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Auckland

Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,383

A$1,067

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Auckland

Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$1,615

A$1,062

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Auckland

Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$1,383

A$1,182

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Auckland

Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$1,606

A$1,210

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairns to Auckland

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

A$1,322 → A$656

50%

4 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 10

A$1,319 → A$732

44%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

A$1,625 → A$1,063

35%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

A$1,236 → A$694

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Auckland

Cairns - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cairns to Auckland are above the typical level, with 9% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $323 for Cairns to Auckland.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 40m

Direct flights from Cairns to Auckland typically take 4 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up the majority of options, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand provides direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Cairns to Auckland appear frequently, offering regular savings opportunities.

Cairns main airports to depart from

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Auckland.

📍 ~5 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~A$656

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Cairns to Auckland.

📍 ~18 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$646

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Cheapest

Hamilton (HLZ) is a premier alternative for Auckland due to its proximity and superior road links.

📍 ~120 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$611

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From CNS

Elite

Dec 01

Auckland, New Zealand

89% AI deal score

$2,938

$1,641

Save $1,297

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Dec 03

Auckland, New Zealand

89% AI deal score

$2,979

$1,641

Save $1,338

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Jan 15

Auckland, New Zealand

89% AI deal score

$3,016

$1,642

Save $1,374

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Jan 15

Auckland, New Zealand

89% AI deal score

$3,097

$1,642

Save $1,455

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Jan 29

Auckland, New Zealand

89% AI deal score

$2,936

$1,643

Save $1,293

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Jan 15

Auckland, New Zealand

89% AI deal score

$2,945

$1,643

Save $1,302

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Jan 29

Auckland, New Zealand

89% AI deal score

$3,064

$1,643

Save $1,421

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Jan 15

Auckland, New Zealand

88% AI deal score

$2,852

$1,643

Save $1,209

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Jan 29

Auckland, New Zealand

88% AI deal score

$2,887

$1,643

Save $1,244

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Jan 15

Auckland, New Zealand

88% AI deal score

$2,896

$1,643

Save $1,253

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Jan 15

Auckland, New Zealand

88% AI deal score

$2,907

$1,643

Save $1,264

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CNS

Elite

Jan 15

Auckland, New Zealand

88% AI deal score

$2,852

$1,643

Save $1,209

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cairns to Auckland is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $392. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $826. For those planning further ahead, tickets bought 60+ days in advance had an average price of $497.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cairns to Auckland is considered to be $400 or less. The median price for this route was $538. Fares can go higher, with 75% of prices observed being $736 or more. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices at or below the $400 threshold.

Historically, January, March, and May have been the cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Auckland. January had a median price of $323, while March saw a median of $356. May also offered competitive pricing with a median of $397. The annual median price for this route was $538, indicating these months often provide better value.

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Cairns to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairns to Auckland

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Auckland

Regular price: A$723 - A$1,106

Prices for flights from Cairns to Auckland are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cairns to Auckland is typically between 723 AUD and 1106 AUD. The current lowest deal is 602 AUD with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 13-Oct 20.

now A$602

Low A$723

High A$1,106

The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Auckland

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$390

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$751

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cairns to Auckland

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Auckland

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Auckland

Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$1,488

A$1,000

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Auckland

Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$1,638

A$1,196

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Auckland

Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,383

A$1,067

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Auckland

Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$1,615

A$1,062

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Auckland

Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$1,383

A$1,182

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Auckland

Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$1,606

A$1,210

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairns to Auckland

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

A$1,322 → A$656

50%

4 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 10

A$1,319 → A$732

44%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

A$1,625 → A$1,063

35%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

A$1,236 → A$694

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Auckland

Cairns - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Cairns to Auckland are above the typical level, with 9% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $323 for Cairns to Auckland.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 40m

Direct flights from Cairns to Auckland typically take 4 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up the majority of options, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand provides direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Cairns to Auckland appear frequently, offering regular savings opportunities.

Cairns main airports to depart from

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Auckland.

📍 ~5 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~A$656

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Cairns to Auckland.

📍 ~18 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$646

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Cheapest

Hamilton (HLZ) is a premier alternative for Auckland due to its proximity and superior road links.

Auckland, New Zealand

88% AI deal score

$2,852

$1,643

Save $1,209

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

Cheap Flights from Cairns to Auckland

Today’s best flight deals from Cairns to Auckland

Cairns to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairns to Auckland

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Auckland

The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Auckland

Direct flights from Cairns to Auckland

Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Auckland

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairns to Auckland

Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Auckland

Cairns - Auckland route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 4h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Cairns main airports to depart from

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

Best Elite deals to Auckland

Dec 01

Dec 03

Jan 15

Jan 15

Jan 29

Jan 15

Jan 29

Jan 15

Jan 29

Jan 15

Jan 15

Jan 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

When should I buy Cairns to Auckland tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Cairns to Auckland?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Cairns to Auckland?

How many flights from Cairns to Auckland are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Cairns to Auckland?

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Flights to Auckland from other cities

Cairns to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairns to Auckland

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Auckland

The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Auckland

Direct flights from Cairns to Auckland

Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Auckland

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairns to Auckland

Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Auckland

Cairns - Auckland route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in January for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 4h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Cairns main airports to depart from

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

Best Elite deals to Auckland

Dec 01

Dec 03

Jan 15

Jan 15

Jan 29

Jan 15

Jan 29

Jan 15

Jan 29

Jan 15

Jan 15

Jan 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

When should I buy Cairns to Auckland tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Cairns to Auckland?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Cairns to Auckland?